Thousands of Ahmedabad students planning to study in the US this summer are facing visa appointment delays. Since mid-March, securing visa interview slots has become increasingly difficult, causing stress for students with university admissions and I-20 forms. The recent US embassy crackdown on illegal visa appointment methods and potential changes in immigration policies are adding to the uncertainty.
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The Supreme Court of India ruled that in cases where a marriage subsists and spouses have access to each other, the husband remains the legal father of a child born to his wife, even if he is not the biological parent. This judgment followed the case in Kerala involving a woman's child from an extramarital affair.
In Naihati, North 24 Parganas, Mahendra Pratap Ghosh was arrested for allegedly shooting his wife, Chandralekha, following an argument over a Bengali movie. Chandralekha sustained serious injuries and underwent surgery. Mahendra claims the gun discharged accidentally while cleaning. Police are investigating the incident and await Chandralekha’s statement.
PM Modi criticized AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal ahead of the Delhi assembly elections, focusing on allegations of opulence and corruption over Kejriwal's official bungalow renovation. Modi emphasized his government's commitment to public welfare and efficient spending of resources, contrasting it with Kejriwal's alleged misuse of funds.
The BJP has accused the AAP of causing a Rs 2,026 crore loss to the Delhi exchequer through a liquor scam, according to leaked CAG report pages. Union Minister Anurag Thakur and BJP President JP Nadda criticized the AAP's excise policies, calling former CM Arvind Kejriwal the kingpin of the alleged scam.
The US has regained its position as the global leader in billionaires, surpassing China after a decade with 870 billionaires. India ranks third with 284 billionaires. New York remains the billionaire capital of the world, while Shanghai tops in Asia. Key sectors driving billionaire growth include Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, and Healthcare.
Congress MP Danish Ali accuses the Union government of indulging in 'dirty politics' by designating a memorial site for former President Pranab Mukherjee in Rajghat, while rejecting opposition's demand for a memorial for former PM Manmohan Singh. BJP countered the allegations, emphasizing respect for national leaders.
A video allegedly reveals a massive captagon warehouse near Damascus, reportedly linked to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's brother, Maher al-Assad. The discovery supports accusations of the regime's involvement in the drug's production and export, a growing concern across the Middle East and Europe.
Foreign secretary Vikram Misri met Afghanistan's acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai, discussing India's readiness to support Afghan development needs and receiving assurance on security concerns. The meeting, amid strained Afghan-Pakistani relations, focused on humanitarian aid, health sector support, and strengthening diplomatic and trade ties, including using Chabahar port for humanitarian purposes.
A thrilling first day of the 2nd Test match between Pakistan and West Indies in Multan witnessed 20 wickets fall, as spinners took charge. Pakistan's Noman Ali achieved a notable 6 for 41, while West Indies' spinners Warrican and Motie collectively dismantled the hosts for 154.